When disaster strikes

Discusses the sinking of the "Titanic" in 1912, events leading up to the tragedy, the inquiry that followed, and ongoing interest in the story and wreckage of the luxurious passenger ship.

Recounts the sinking of the successful swordfishing boat, the Andrea Gail, in what was later called "The Perfect Storm," events leading up to the shipwreck, the investigation that followed, and ongoing public interest in the tragedy.

Discusses the factors and events that led to the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill in Prince William Sound, Alaska, the cleanup effort afterwards, and the longterm consequences of the disaster.

Focuses on devastating fires in North America.

An account of the deadly collision between the USS Greeneville and the Japanese fishing boat Ehime Maru.

Presents an overview of how nuclear power plants function, the history of nuclear energy use in the United States, and describes the nuclear accident at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant in Pennsylvania and the aftermath of that disaster.

Recounts the crash of the Concorde in 2000, events leading up to the tragedy, the investigation that followed, and ramifications of the first fatal accident involving this supersonic passenger jet.

Focuses on environmental destruction through oil spills, radiation and chemical disasters, and dangerous wastes.

Tells damaging effects storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, and cyclones can have on people and the communities.